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ambulatory care |
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ambulatory care, health services provided on an outpatient basis to those who visit a hospital or another health care facility and depart after treatment on the same day. ambulatory care, n the health services provided on an outpatient basis to those who can visit a health care facility and return home the same day. ambulatory care Outpatient care Medical practice Any form of medical care—including diagnosis, observation, treatment, rehabilitation, which is provided on an outpatient basis–ie, does not require an overnight admission, to those
who are not confined to a hospital but who are 'ambulatory'. See Outpatient surgery. Cf Inpatient care. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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LANCASTER -- Los Angeles County officials are moving forward with a
plan to replace an ambulatory care center at the old High Desert
Hospital site with a new, $98. Bellevue Hospital Center, America's oldest public hospital,
officially opened a new Ambulatory Care Pavilion. Medtec said the title is targeted to healthcare IT/IS management,
senior and clinical management at hospitals and integrated delivery
networks, large group medical practices and ambulatory care facilities,
health plans and health payers. |
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